US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Sl 281

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 4.50 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930013801085

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Sl 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Sl 281 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2033. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesSl 281
Location4.50 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4784, -94.76829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,740 (2013)
Projected traffic15,030 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Sl 281 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Sl 281 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Sl 281 carry?

About 10,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Sl 281?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Sl 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.